Painted Gourds/Masks

Noreen K. Dziat

Mixed Media & Miscellaneous

Spirit Figure

The spirit figure has been pyrograghed into the gourd. The background has been faux painted to reflect the sunsets of the desert. Purple blends into red/orange to gold. The figure is painted with acrylic and metallic.

13"H x 10"W x 10"D

$225

Red Gourd Vessel

This gourd has be dyed and varnished in many layers. The gourd is coiled around the rim with a palm sticks for the final embellishment for the finished decorative piece.

18"H x 12"W x 12"D

$195

Saguaro Rib with Agaves

The saguaro ribs are sanded and varnished for protection. The gourd in the center has been wood burned with an agaves design and painted with acrylic and gold leafing. Embellishments include brass and cholla cactus.

16"H x 22"W x 6"D

$400

Black Bamboo with Gourd

This black bamboo wall hanging is created by connecting the bamboo stalks with brass wire. The gourd has been faux painted with acrylic and metallic paints. The gourd is embellished with an oriental coin and amber fossil.